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Piano Books: The Top Piano Books To Help You Become a Better Piano Player

2007-03-23T18:02:00.000-07:00

Piano Books: The Top Piano Books To Help You Become a Better Piano Player: "By: Duane Shinn

There are umpteen zillion piano books available in music stores and online at such places as Amazon. And piano books are usually necessary if your goal is to become a better pianist.

But how does a person know which piano books are necessary and which books are redundant, to say nothing of good or bad. There are books on music theory, scales, chords, books about composers, books about music in general, and of course piano lesson books by Schaum, Williams, Alfred d'Auberge, Bastien, John Thompson, Glover, etc., etc.

The best way is to divide the study of piano playing into it's components:"

Pop Music What Does it Really Mean?

2007-03-12T12:11:00.000-07:00

Pop Music What Does it Really Mean?: "By: hitesh patel

With all of the different kinds of music available to us each and every day, it is easy to become mixed up and unwillingly mistake some music for something other than what it really is. Lets see we have Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Soft Rock, Soul, R & B, Country, Classic Rock, Jazz, Latin, Alternative, Folk, Hip Hop, Rap, Dance, Big Band, Polka, the list goes on and on, but we cannot forget about Pop Music. So, what does it really mean?
"

How Important Is Golf Swing Instruction

2007-03-11T14:39:00.000-07:00

How Important Is Golf Swing Instruction: "By: Mike Pedersen

Golf swing instruction can make or break your golf swing. From the wrong source, it can ruin your golf swing. From the right source, it can transform it.

On the net, everyone thinks they are a golf pro. Just visit a golf forum, and you'll see everyone and their brother giving out tips. You need to be careful...these golfers are probably 25 handicaps themselves.

When you're considering golf instruction whether it be one on one with a teaching pro, or maybe a golf instruction dvd, you've got to do a little research on the credibility of this instructor."

Dysfunction Erectile Natural Remedy at Natural Remedies Site

2007-03-07T17:50:00.000-08:00

Dysfunction Erectile Natural Remedy at Natural Remedies Site: "Gin-Chia: Nature's Energy Booster!

Centuries ago, the great American Indian civilizations had their own form of the Pony Express. However, instead of men riding horses at full gallop for 20 miles and then changing steeds, the Indians ran the distance themselves and then passed their package to another man. Each of the runners carried a small pouch containing a provision that they ate on the run to give them the energy and stamina necessary to run their distance.

They often called it 'running food' because of its ability to increase endurance. It contains neither caffeine nor any other artificial stimulant; on the contrary, it's 100% natural and proven to be one of the richest plant sources of protein."

The Mistake You Hope Your Competitors Make

2007-03-05T12:55:00.000-08:00

The Mistake You Hope Your Competitors Make: "By: Tyler James Ellison

Have you ever been exposed to advertising that interested you but you couldn't figure out something important about the product or service? For example, you saw a headline that interested you but when you read the ad you didn't know what to do next?

I've had that happen to me before and it's just too bad because I couldn't patronize the advertising company because I couldn't figure out what I was supposed to do!

Feeling deceived ranks number one on people's list of things they hate about marketing, but a lack of information ranks second."

Data Recovery To Your Rescue

2007-02-26T13:04:00.000-08:00

Data Recovery To Your Rescue: "By: Susan Jan

Loss of data from hard drive or a hard drive malfunction may prove detrimental to the prospects of your business. But data recovery from damaged hard drives is possible if you know what to do and whose help to ask for.

The biggest question is to what extent can data be recovered successfully. Server databases of up to forty-six gigabytes have been recovered. Data have also been recovered from hard drives damaged due to fire or flood.
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Playing The Piano Using Chord Symbols Instead of Being Tied To The Written Sheet Music

2007-02-06T17:28:00.000-08:00

Playing The Piano Using Chord Symbols Instead of Being Tied To The Written Sheet Music: "By: Duane Shinn

Piano improvising and arranging is an art but definitely not a science. It is all based on chords and chord progressions. There aren't any steadfast rules for creating an arrangement, nothing to dictate the limitless potential of your imagination. Musicians learn to arrange by simply arranging and improvise by improvising -- over and over again. It's a big game of trial and error. But it's also a scientific method: you keep the experiments that work, and abandon those that don't work.

That being said, there are a few things that can help you in the knowledge of piano improvization. Don't think of these as rules, but rather points on a roadmap guiding you through the vast world of arrangement and improvisation possibilities."

How To Create An Info Product To Sell On eBay Quick & Easy

2007-02-04T19:10:00.000-08:00

How To Create An Info Product To Sell On eBay Quick & Easy: "By: James Penn

I think a lot of eBay sellers are beginning to now realise that a lot of money can be made on eBay through the creating and selling of digital information products. Info products - or eBooks as they are more commonly known - are great to sell on eBay. Once they have been created they require no further work. They can simply be listed on eBay and automatically delivered through the use of eBay's digital delivery feature or various software applications that automate digital delivery. The best part of selling eBooks however is the profit potential they possess. There are virtually no costs in creating your eBook - it can even be free - and it costs no further capital to reproduce the eBook. You can sell one or one million copies for the same price. Unlike physical products, you have a 100% profit on each sale of your eBook."

Diabetes: Do You Know If You Have It?

2007-02-03T21:03:00.000-08:00

Diabetes: Do You Know If You Have It?: "By: Adrian Adams

Nearly 7% of Americans have some type of diabetes. Unfortunately, nearly one third of those people are unaware they suffer from it. When a person has diabetes, their body is unable to use the glucose that is in the food they eat.

Diabetes is a very serious illness that, if left untreated, can have adverse affects on a person's nerves, eyes, heart and kidneys. Since the body is unable to use the glucose, it gathers in the bloodstream, which can then cause damage to the various parts of the body."

How To Accomplish Data Recovery In Incredimail and Outlook

2007-02-02T19:24:00.000-08:00

How To Accomplish Data Recovery In Incredimail and Outlook: "When it comes to mail servers and exchanges the presence of virus attacks, corrupted files, and booting issues are very much a reality. Any of these instances can create a problem with your email and cause them to disappear suddenly. It is crucial that you backup your email data to prevent loss. Businesses who fail to have back up and place strong reliance upon communication via email have great problems with these attacks.

There is a solution, it is called email recovery and it is a form of data recovery, only used specifically for lost emails. I don't know how you feel about the possibility of loss of data in your email program, but for my business it could be devastating. The following are a few different examples of the steps you should take, for three of the most popular email servers, for data recovery."

How to Make Your Own Perfume at Home

2007-02-01T14:30:00.000-08:00

How to Make Your Own Perfume at Home: "By: Allan Wilson

When making home made perfumes there are 3 main ingredients which you will need, and these are:-

1. Essential Oils
2. Water
3. Alcohol

Many of these items can be either obtained from a store that specializes in such ingredients, or over the internet.

You will also need a large saucepan, large bowl (for mixing all the ingredients together), spoon and some measuring cups or jugs to make perfume at home.

Provided below, are a few easy recipes that you should be able to produce at home without too much hassle."

Diabetes: Do You Know If You Have It?

2007-01-31T20:24:00.000-08:00

Diabetes: Do You Know If You Have It?: "Nearly 7% of Americans have some type of diabetes. Unfortunately, nearly one third of those people are unaware they suffer from it. When a person has diabetes, their body is unable to use the glucose that is in the food they eat.

Diabetes is a very serious illness that, if left untreated, can have adverse affects on a person's nerves, eyes, heart and kidneys. Since the body is unable to use the glucose, it gathers in the bloodstream, which can then cause damage to the various parts of the body."

ArticlesAmerica.com

2007-01-31T20:20:00.000-08:00

ArticlesAmerica.com: "Ways to Pay for Your College Education - By: Joseph Kenny, 2007-01-10

Many of us dream of obtaining a higher education in order to fulfill our dreams; however the financial reality is that obtaining a college education can be difficult. While there are myths commonly circulating that there are a number of scholarships available to help defray the costs of college, the truth is that while you may be eligible for one or more scholarships these generally won’t cover the entire cost of your education. Even in the event that you obtain a full ride scholarship covering the duration of your college there are other expenses that won’t be covered. Therefore, it is imperative to look at all the ways you can"

Help Picking The Perfect Wedding Hairstyle For Long, Short and Medium Hair

2007-01-29T20:57:00.000-08:00

Help Picking The Perfect Wedding Hairstyle For Long, Short and Medium Hair: "By: Sam Smith

Sure you have a lot of things to plan like your wedding dress, wedding shoes and of course the accessories to go with your wedding day outfit. It all seems very overwhelming. However, one thing that you do not want to forget about at any cost is the hairstyle for the day. Your hairstyle is the crowning glory of your outfit and a great way to show off your personality. Hairstyles are very important and therefore a key ingredient to your wedding planning. It honestly does not matter if you have long, short or medium hair there are so many styles and options that with careful planning you will be able to find a wedding hair style that fits you perfectly. "

Can Anybody Kick The Cigarette Habit?

2007-01-28T22:01:00.000-08:00

Can Anybody Kick The Cigarette Habit?: "Can Anybody Kick The Cigarette Habit?
By: Jonty Smith

The answer...is YES.

Why is it there are solutions for anything and everybody? One may find him/herself with a broken leg and a cast is set along with some crutches. Voila! Eventually that leg is healed! There are countless scenarios and solutions from say, a broken leg to weight loss/gain to hair loss to skin care. We all want to better ourselves. We all want a viable solution..."

Setting Psychic Boundaries part 2

2007-01-27T17:43:00.000-08:00

Setting Psychic Boundaries part 2: "But with anything that you are learning and developing you need to do develop your psychic with balance, and caution. You must put a general statement to the universe of what you would like to handle. You set boundaries for what you can and can't take in. You clearly define the boundaries of contact. You need to remember that at all times you are the one in control and you can stop contact at any time. You shut down your receiver and stop transmitting at will. You need to become aware of when you are physically drained, and vulnerable, and when you are stronger. "

Computers - Start Your Business Online

2007-01-20T21:50:00.000-08:00

Computers - Start Your Business Online: "The U.S. Small Business Administration estimates that more than 580,000 small businesses will start up this year. Unfortunately, about 576,000 small businesses will fail during that same time period. So how can entrepreneurs hedge the odds in their favor? One way is to start a Web-based business or take your current business online.

Internet businesses sell merchandise, services, information and most anything a traditional brick-and-mortar business can sell-but often with a smaller operating cost because they only conduct business online. Brandon Lewis, president of StoresOnline, offers these tips to help online entrepreneurs make the most out of their companies:"

Natural Remedies at Natural Remedies Site

2007-01-19T18:17:00.000-08:00

Natural Remedies at Natural Remedies Site: "In addition, now is a great time to start boosting your immune system. A weakened immune system leaves your body susceptible to every cold and flu virus, especially during the holiday season when you are in close contact with others, often moving between time zones and changing climates. "

2006-10-27T10:17:00.002-07:00

Write Powerful Business Letters That Sell!

Writing good business letters is a skill often overlooked in todays rapidly moving business climate.But without the ability to write succinct and compelling business letters, you are at a serious disadvantage in any area of business.

In addition to writing articles, the ability to write succinct and compelling business communications, ie.business letters and reports, is an absolute must in achieving credibility and commanding respect from those with whom you do business.

Business letters account for over 90% of all interpersonal business communications.A poorly written business letter can cost you sales, leads, or contracts.

While similar in purpose and intent ie.(to inform; to motivate; to convince etc.) article writing and business letter writing differ primarily insofar as audience is concerned.

Your article audience can be hundreds, thousands, even millions.

On the other hand, a business letter is aimed primarily at one or possibly several people ( board of directors)etc.

The person receiving your business communication will definitely judge you in large part on the basis of your written communications skills.Whether you're applying for a job; bidding on a contract; or trying to make a sale.And that judgement can often be harsh.You want to give yourself every advantage in going for that job, sale, or contract.

Your letter is in effect your personal representative or your "advance person" so to speak.It presents a non visual "picture" of what you are like. Your skills, abilities and mindset.

And as with a human representative, you want your "written rep" to present all the values and standards that you stand for.You want that "picture" to be sharp, clear and most of all positive.

Here are some points to keep in mind when writing your next business letter to make it powerful and effective:

Your Greeting or Salutation

The Opening Sentence

The Opening Paragraph

The Body Of The Letter

The Concluding Paragraph Or Close

Punctuation

Spelling

Grammar

The Greeting

What do you know about the person?

What is the persons title?

Is the person male or female?

The Opening Sentence

This usually states the reason you're writing

The Body

Here you give the details of what you want to say

The Closing Paragraph

Here you summarize succinctly what you said in
the body

Last but not least always check your spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Despite what some internet marketers say, spelling, grammar and punctuation, are extremely important in interpersonal business communications.If you fall short on this,it can stop you dead in your tracks.

Finally,

Proofread

I can't stress this one enough. The only way to know exactly what you've written is to proofread. And not just once. Do it two or more times. Until you're satisfied that you've got it right. Multiple proofs might sound like a lot of work, but trust me: the results will make it more than worthwhile.

Now and only now do you sign your letter,mail it and you're done. Look at you! You got that contract!!

Here is a terrific resource that will sharpen your business letter writing skills and really put you in the big leagues of business communications-http://www.articlesamerica.com/business/busin
ess/index.htm
About The Author: Jerry Johnson owns and operates ArticlesAmerica.com,an article directory that serves rich content free to webmasters, marketers, and site owners. Submit your articles and get content for your website now. http://www.articlesamerica.com

2006-08-27T14:46:00.000-07:00

5 Easy Ways To Power Article Writing

Writing an article doesn’t just mean putting down thoughts into words then typing and writing it. You have to capture the interest of your readers and get them to keep on reading. To send your message across you have to command the attention of the reader explode their interest and ignite their imagination.

The main ingredient in baking up an article is a large dose of creativity. While creativity may come natural to many people, some get writers block and just can’t seem to get their minds in gear. Many writers have literally torn their hair out when they get writers block . But there is a safe and effective way to get that fountain of words flowing.

Converting words into images in the readers mind is an art. A clear and crisp depiction of an idea requires a certain flair to make it come alive. It has been said that the imagination is the Mother of creativity. In the imagination of the writer the idea is born, and the imagination of the reader is stimulated thereby. So we must build a total environment ie, physical and mental, that encourages the imagination,that mighty engineof ideas, to come forth and manifest.

The strategic use of Similes and metaphors are devices that are born of and fostered by dynamic creativity. The creative process generates an idea and then guides it and nurtures it sentence by sentence then paragraph by paragraph until it’s eventual end is a full blown thought provoking, emotion stirring , gut ripping get out and take action article.

So just what do you have to do when nothing comes to mind? There are no surefire ways to get the perfect idea. No one knows when it might strike. But there are easy ways to get your ccreative juices flowing. No one can guarantee you of having the perfect mind set but many methods may aid you in achieving that state of mind. Here are five easy ways to accomplish that .

1) Keep a diary or a journal or micro-recorder with you always. Ideas can be triggered by anything you may hear, see, or smell. Your senses are your radar in finding great ideas. Record all of them and file them away for future reference. You may also write down anything that you have read or heard, someone’s ideas could be used to develop your own ideas and this is not stealing. Remember that ideas and creativity can come from anywhere; it’s the development of the idea that makes it unique.

2) Relax and take time to sort things out. A jumbled mind contains no space for new ideas.Everyone must have a clear mind if one wishes to have their creative engine go full bore.Let go of all of the problems and concerns of the day. If you are bothered by something, you cannot force your mind to stay focused.

Try to relax, and think about your positive experiences and interactions with others. Your experiences are what shape your mindset and your opinions which could be reflected in your writings. Try to discover yourself, find out what triggers your emotions. Discover what inspires you and what ticks you off. You can use these emotions as grist for the mill of idea generation.

3) Create a working place that can inspire your creativeness. Your working place can be a hindrance if it doesn’t make you feel happy or relaxed. Creativity comes from being in a calm and positive state of mind, and a disorderly working environment can throw a wrench into the creative process. And while anger can stimulate ideas, actually converting those ideas into a logical flow of text requires a calm focused mind.

Populate your work place with objects that make you happy and relaxed. You may put up pictures, or scents, objects that inspire, or anything that can provide a proper framework within which the process of creativity may flourish. A well organized and ordered workplace limits distractions and hindrances. With a good working space, your mind can literally take flight into the realm of ideas.

4) Set the mood. A properly constructed workspace is part of the process of setting the mood , but you can go further. Don’t cringe, but a 10 minute jaunt around the block can have beneficial effects on your overall frame of mind. The increased level of oxygen in the blood and the increased flow of blood to the brain that exercise produces, can stimulate the brain in positive ways. Perhaps a sip of wine or a cup of your favorite coffee could do the trick. Caffeine is a powerful stimulant. My favorite is a double mocha latte!

5) Go on a getaway and just do something crazy. Not too crazy. But just enough to loosen the restraints we place on ourselves daily. Letting yourself go and having fun produces adrenaline that can cause the imagination to go wild.Do something different. Take the long way home one day. You just might see something that triggers that million dollar idea. Try getting out of bed on the opposite side a few times. The drudgery of every day life has stifled many a budding artist or writer.But by the same token, that very drudgery, if viewed properly, can serve as an impetus to amazing intellectual and creative achievement.

Now get in there and write that article!

Jerry Johnson owns and operates ArticlesAmerica.com. An article directory that offers Free content to authors,webmasters, marketers, and any one needing content for their webSite.Submit articles or get free content for your site now! http://www.articlesamerica.com

2006-08-04T21:48:00.000-07:00

Twelve Ways To Increase The Value Of Your Web Site Content For Your Readers.
By: Kenneth Doyle

You need to have a way with words in order to increase the traffic to your web site. However, sometimes, the most intelligent people in the world can have difficulty effectively communicating their ideas in writing to others.

When (otherwise) intelligent business people develop a web site complete with great benefits it can fail simply because of their use of words. Learning to communicate to get your point across clearly and succinctly without rambling is an important skill to learn when marketing on the Internet.

This can take some time to learn. However, it's not impossible. It just takes practice.

Of course, if you don't have the time to learn these crucial communication skills then you can always hire a professional to help you. Sometimes the best solutions are sitting right in front of you.

When writing to produce more web site traffic you need to make your web site easy for others to read. It is ALWAYS better to write in laymen terms than to use long scientific terms or technical mumbo jumbo. You want people to be able to read the pages on your web site without getting a headache or needing to refer to a dictionary. Visitors should not have to learn how to "translate" your web site in order to understand what you're trying to say. Visitors will always exit quickly from any hard to read/ understand web site.

They will do this for two primary reasons (which have NOTHING to do with your ability to write)...

A. Whenever we Human Beings encounter new information our brain asks itself, "What is it"? If the brain cannot place this new information within a meaningful context the person becomes confused and LEAVES.

B. Nobody likes to appear stupid (even to themselves). When information is inaccessible (and people get to feel stupid because they don't understand) they LEAVE.

In short, DON'T talk down to people and DON'T treat people other than as intelligent Human Beings. The fact that you know a lot about something should never exclude other people. The definition of good communication is the ability to share your knowledge and ideas with others, so they "get" it.

Of course if your market is technical then using technical terms is appropriate. In this context this would be "good" communication. Good communication is always about an appropriate context.

Consider the following when writing for the Internet...

1. Relevance: Be sure all your content is relevant to your web site. Only provide information that readers are looking for and which is relevant to your web site theme and its products.

2. Point Of View: When you begin writing your first paragraph try starting the paragraph with your conclusion about the topic. State your point of view right up front, This will grab your readers' attention and keep them reading the article, because you told them "what you're going to tell them"... and then you "told" them.

3. Short Sentences: Keep your paragraphs and sentences short and to the point. Readers find it difficult to read long, wordy web pages. Again, this is a brain "thing" (especially on a computer screen).

4. Active Voice: Do not write in a passive voice. Readers respond better to action words and a strong voice which tells them what you want them to do.

5. Word "Flow": Pay attention to how your words flow. Always read your article out aloud to yourself before you publish it. Listen to its flow. Reading your articles out aloud will help you with your own "flow". Doing this will also help you to identify and refine your own writer's "voice" (Yes, we all have one). It will also help you to identify "typos" which just scream "amateur" to your reader.

6. Proofread: Always proofread all writing/ articles before posting these to your web site, forum, articles directory or blog etc. Apart from article readability this is about being a professional. If you can click a mouse button you can run a spell check. It takes 3 minutes.

7. White Space: Make liberal use of white space within your articles. What this means is to "open up" your article, so it's easier on your readers' eyes. This again is a brain "thing". When the Human brain can't access information easily, the person leaves.

8. Computer Friendly Fonts: Use computer screen friendly fonts like Arial, Verdana and Tahoma. Times New Roman is not an eye friendly font on a computer screen/ monitor.

9. Foreign Languages: Understand that your web site is accessible to viewers from all over the world. However, visitors from other countries (who speak languages other than English) may not easily understand your language or your web site content. If your market is global then think globally. Translate some of your content into the languages of the people you wish to reach.

Yes, the language of the Internet is English, however this is also about respect for others, their language and their culture. You will be surprised how doing this on a few of your core web site pages generates sales.

10. Regional Focus: If your web site is not for worldwide viewing then list the regions which your web site best serves. Add these region/s to the page description and keywords. This way, if someone in Australia is looking for a veterinarian he or she won't end up frustrated after looking through all the veterinarian web sites that only cater to pet owners in Paris, France.

Regionally focused topics have value to worldwide viewers. Perhaps a person in Italy intends to visit your city and needs to speak with a veterinarian about traveling with their pet. You may wish to provide general information on your web site that will appeal to visitors outside your specified region.

11. Slang: Most of the web sites on the Internet are in English, However, NEVER use English slang on your web site. Slang is not an internationally understood language, and it is difficult to translate from one language to another. Of course if your web site is about English slang then that's a different matter.

12. Conversions: Take into consideration currency and number conversions. If you are listing a price for services on your web site be sure to list the currency you accept (USD, pounds, yen, etc.) The same applies if you are listing measurements or sizes. Always list the conversions or provide a link to a web site which specializes in these conversions. When in doubt hire a professional translator.

Your goal here is to increase the traffic to your web site. By using the World Wide Web you can potentially reach an audience of millions of people. It's one thing to have the technical capability to reach these people. It's a completely different thing to be able to communicate effectively with them.

Be concise and to the point. Learn to "walk in another person's shoes" for awhile, follow good practice (as stated above) and you'll be completely surprised at the results you get from the web, promise.

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2006-07-28T13:11:00.000-07:00

How to Write an Ebook

by: Jerry Johnson

The hardest part of writing is the first sentence.When you look at the whole project, it seems like an impossible task. That's why you have to break it down into manageable tasks.

Think of climbing a mountain.You are standing at the foot of it and looking up atits summit vanishing into the clouds. How can you possibly scale such an immense and dangerous mountain?There is only one way to climb a mountain; step by step.

Now think of writing your ebook in the same light. You must create it step by step, and one day, you will take that last step and find yourself standing on the summit with your head in the clouds.
The first thing you have to do, as if you actually were a mountain climber, is to get organized. Instead of climbing gear, however, you must organize your thoughts. There are some steps you should take before you begin. Once you've gone through the following list, you will be ready to actually begin writing your ebook.

Beginning Steps to Writing an ebook

First, figure out your ebook's working title. Jot down a few different titles, and eventually, you'll find that one that will grow on you. Titles help you to focus your writing on your topic; they guide you in anticipating and answering your reader's queries. Many non-fiction books also have subtitles. Aim for clarity in your titles, but cleverness always helps to sell books ? as long as it's not too cute. For example,Remedies for Insomnia: twenty different ways to count sheep. Or: Get off that couch: fifteen exercise plans to whip you into shape.

Next, write out a thesis statement. Your thesis is a sentence or two stating exactly what problem you are addressing and how your book will solve that problem.All chapters spring forth from your thesis statement.Once you've got your thesis statement fine-tuned,you've built your foundation. From that foundation,your book will grow, chapter by chapter.

Your thesis will keep you focused while you write your ebook. Remember: all chapters must support your thesis statement. If they don't, they don't belong in your book. For example, your thesis statement could read:We've all experienced insomnia at times in our lives,but there are twenty proven techniques and methods to give you baback a good night's sleep.

Once you have your thesis, before you start to write,
make sure there is a good reason to write your book.
Ask yourself some questions:

* Does your book present useful information and is
that information currently relevant?

* Will you book positively affect the lives of your
readers?

* Is your book dynamic and will it keep the reader's
attention?

* Does you book answer questions that are meaningful
and significant?

If you can answer yes to these questions, you can feel
confident about the potential of your ebook.

Another important step is to figure out who your
target audience is. It is this group of people you
will be writing to, and this group will dictate many
elements of your book, such as style, tone, diction,
and even length. Figure out the age range of your
readers, their general gender, what they are most
interested in, and even the socio-economic group they
primarily come from. Are they people who read fashion
magazines or book reviews? Do they write letters in
longhand or spend hours every day online. The more you
can pin down your target audience, the easier it will
be to write your book for them.

Next, make a list of the reasons you are writing your
ebook. Do you want to promote your business? Do you
want to bring quality traffic to your website? Do you
want to enhance your reputation?

Then write down your goals in terms of publishing. Do
you want to sell it as a product on your website, or
do you want to offer it as a free gift for filling out
a survey or for ordering a product? Do you want to use
the chapters to create an e-course, or use your ebook
to attract affiliates around the world? The more you
know upfront, the easier the actual writing will be.

Decide on the format of your chapters. In non-fiction,
keep the format from chapter to chapter fairly
consistent. Perhaps you plan to use an introduction to
your chapter topic, and then divide it into four
subhead topics. Or you may plan to divide it into five
parts, each one beginning with a relevant anecdote.

How to make your ebook "user friendly"

You must figure out how to keep your writing engaging.
Often anecdotes, testimonials, little stories, photos,
graphs, advice, and tips will keep the reader turning
the pages. Sidebars are useful for quick, accessible
information, and they break up the density of the
page.

Write with a casual, conversational tone rather than a
formal tone such as textbook diction. Reader's respond
to the feeling that you are having a conversation with
them. Break up the length and structure of your
sentences so you don?t hypnotize your readers into
sleep. Sentences that are all the same length and
structure tend to be a good aid for insomnia!

Good writing takes practice. It takes lots and lots of
practice. Make a schedule to write at least a page a
day. Read books and magazines about the process of
writing, and jot down tips that jump out at you. The
art of writing is a lifetime process; the more you
write (and read), the better your writing will become.
The better your writing becomes, the bigger your sales
figures.

In an ebook that is read on the screen, be aware that
you must give your reader's eye a break. You can do
this by utilizing white space. In art classes, white
space is usually referred to as "negative space."
Reader's eyes need to rest in the cool white oasis
you create on your page. If your page is too dense,
your reader will quit out of it as soon as their eyes
begin to tear.

Make use of lists, both bulleted and numbered. This
makes your information easy to absorb, and gives the
reader a mental break from dissecting your paragraphs
one after the other.

Finally, decide on an easy-to-read design. Find a font
that's easy on the eyes, and stick to that font
family. Using dozens of fonts will only tire your
readers out before they've gotten past your
introduction. Use at least one and a half line
spacing, and text large enough to be read easily on
the screen, but small enough so that the whole page
can be seen on a computer screen. You will have to
experiment with this to find the right combination.

Of course, don't forget to run a spell and grammar
check. You are judged by something as minor as correct
punctuation, so don?t mess up a great book by tossing
out semicolons randomly, or stringing sentences
together with commas. (By the way, that's called a
"comma splice.")

Last of all, create an index and a bibliography.
That's it! You've written a book! Now all you have to
do is publish your ebook online, and wait for download
request from your website visitors.

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2006-07-11T14:59:00.000-07:00

The Essential Elements Of An Effective Article

by Jerry Johnson
http://www.articlesamerica.com/

The significance of articles in today’s information intensive and internet based companies are immeasurable. In large part effective articles contribute enormously to the amount of traffic to and through a website. It has become a key element in making a site work and achieve profitability. A shrewed website operator and owner must have the marketing insight to include articles in his or her site that will work for them and earn them the many benefits articles can give to your site.

Articles have been known to be the primary impetus in driving traffic to a website. Articles are a key factor in garnering high rankings in search result pages for ones website. The higher a site ranks the bigger slice of the traffic flow pie she gets. With a huge number in traffic flow, there are more profits and more potential for other income generating strategies as well.

But, it is not just about stuffing your site with articles; the articles must meet certain requirements and possess certain characteristics These requirements must be met in order for the article to deliver the desired results. A well written and insightful article will not only catch and hold the attention of the readers, but also keep them coming back for more. Having had an enlightening and informative experience at your site, they would also be more inclined to refer others to your site who may turn into paying customers.

Here are some tips to help you and assist you in creating and optimizing your articles. Below you will read about five elements an article must have to make it successful and helpful in making your site a profit earning and traffic pulling site.

Keywords and Keyword Phrases.

An article must always be centered around relevant keywords and keyword phrases. When a website visitor goes to a site, there are those who are just browsing, and there are those actually looking for a specific something. When this happens, a searcher usually goes to a search engine and types in the keywords they are looking for (e.g. Toyota Camry, Meningitis, Tax Lawyer and Etcetera). It could be anything they want.

The Important thing is that you have an article that has the keywords that are related to your site. For example, if you maintain an auto parts site, you must have articles about cars and their parts. There are many tools on the internet that can help a webmaster in determining what keywords and keyword phrases are most relevant and most in demand . You can use this tool to determine what keywords to use and build your article around

Keyword Density

Keyword density is the number of times a keyword or keyword phrase is used in an article. The number varies depending on the number of words used in an article. An effective article must have a keyword density that is not too high or too low.Articles should at least have ten to fifteen percent of its' total word count relevant keywords for the benefit of search engine crawlers.If the occurance of the relevant keywords exceeds this, the essence of the article is lost and may turn off a reader as well as the search engines. It could be viewed as excessively redundant, and may even be considered as" keyword spamming"by some search engines.On the other hand, insufficient keyword usage could cause your article to be ignored by the search engines.

An article must have good keyword density for the search engines' to “feel” its presence. Prudent keyword usage goes to the heart of what a well written article is intended to accomplish: High page rank There are anumber of software programs available on the Web, that are designed to calculate the percentage of keyword occurance in an article.

Good Article Content

As stated above, you cannot just riddle an article with keywords. Articles must also be regarded as good reading materials. Articles must be able to entertain people and above all provide good information and help in solving whatever their problem is and/or answering whatever question they may have. Articles should be written with correct spelling and good grammar. If you want people to trust you, make your work good and well thought out. Be sure to proofread your work several times until you are comfortably sure that it is grammatically as well as factually correct.

People respond well to figures, facts and statistics. Try to get great information and as many facts as you can. A good and well written article will boost your reputation as an expert in your chosen field or topic. As more people believe in you. They will be able to trust you and your products.

Linking Articles

And another important thing to remember. If you are going to submit articles to ezines and/or contribute your articles to newsletters and other sites, DON’T ever forget to include a link to your site. A little resource box with a brief description of your site and you should always be placed right after your articles that you have submitted. If people like your articles, they will most likely click on the link directing them to your site.

Distribution

Effective and strategic distribution is the final step and possibly the most important. Unless your article gets in front of the eyes of those that matter, your efforts are most likely to be for naught. Submit to good ezines and newsletters related to your topic or niche. Also free submission article directories that are accessed by webmasters, ezine and newsletter publishers and owners of sites with topics related to yours.

About The Author: Jerry Johnson is the owner of ArticlesAmerica. A brand new free content and free submission article directory. Set up a free author account and submit your articles now at: http://articlesamerica.com/

2006-07-05T10:28:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the brand new ArticlesAmerica blog. This blog is intended to be a companion to our brand new article directory site ArticlesAmerica.com. We want this blog to be a forum for the free interaction between users of ArticlesAmerica.com and the internet family as a whole.

The emphasis here is on family.But let me back up just aminute to reiterate the main reason for the existence of ArticlesAmerica.com. And as you just guessed, that purpose is to provide a source of free content on the topics and issues that matters most to you.

Providing insightful relevant and fresh articles. Articles that are free to submit and free to access by all! Are you a webmaster? an author? an internet marketer? or a marketer in the world of bricks and mortar. We've got you covered.

ArticlesAmerica is brand new and we've got tons of room to grow. Our sincere desire is that you help us to grow. How? By submitting content. By using content. By offering suggestions about how we can can make ArticlesAmerica better; more relevant; more responsive; more useful. We want you to become successful and grow right along with us. Building your business. Getting your articles worldwide circulation. Getting masses of traffic to your website.

We want, no, we need your input. Let us have it right between the eyes or rather the quotation marks.(LOL). The submission process at ArticlesAmerica is fast, easy, and painless. And by the way if you have'nt been there yet go right now! http://www.articlesamerica.com. See ya there!

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